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Simply choosing to enroll in Yoga Teacher Training is a big deal. Most of us contemplating the decision are doing so while already working or studying full time. Most of us contemplating the decision are doing so because yoga at one point or another had a profound impact on our lives.

So after making the biggest decision of actually signing up for Yoga Teacher Training the next is which Yoga Teacher Training?

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I got through Monday! AND it was a good Monday! Am I finally figuring out how to start off my week on an awesome note?

Maybe I’m on to something here…so let me share.

Give Yourself Time – Don’t Rush

I woke up before 6AM to drive from Andy’s to my apartment. There is always traffic, so I make sure to give myself some extra time. When I got home I had time to shower, get ready, and get my lunch together… and had plenty of time to do it! Not having to rush can alleviate so much stress. I got into work a half hour early, ready to take on the day.

Eat Well – Prep Your Meals

For lunch I came back home (I’m lucky enough to live close), made myself lunch, and meal prepped for the rest of the week. I made Simple Chorizo and Butternut Squash Hash from Juli at PaleOMG. It was nice to try something new and it was delicious!

Focus on One Thing at a Time

During the second half of my day at work I tried to stay focused and didn’t let the infinite amounts of information on the Internet/Social media distract me.

End Your Day with Yoga

After work I went to a brand new yoga studio that I’m scoping out. It’s definitely different from any “city” studio that I’ve been to but I loved it. It’s in a beautiful space and it was really nice to end my day with some backbending and savasana. (The picture was from Sunday night when I was practicing my hand stands.)

Make Small Changes to Your Routine – Keep Things Fresh

I think the key to my great Monday today was having enough time and keeping things new, fresh, and exciting. Changing your routine, eating a different go-to snack, drinking your coffee black, or going on a different running route are just a few examples of ways to switch it up. Sometimes the smallest changes can be really refreshing.

I recently just moved from Boston to Stamford, CT (about 45 minutes from NYC). This might sound silly, but one of my biggest challenges was finding a new studio.

I started practicing yoga in Boston almost two years ago. In the beginning I was what I called a “studio hopper” or “Groupon hopper.” Strapped for cash, I would just try to find the best deal for studios around the city. This led me into studios all over Boston and allowed me to try out different teachers and styles – which worked out pretty well. But after a couple of months of “hopping” I found my fit. Two studios owned by Lynne Begier called Sweat and Soul and Back Bay Yoga. They had me at hello….or should I say Namaste. I could go on and on about my love of these two studios, but we’ll save that for a later post.

The point is that it was really hard moving to a much, much smaller “city” and finding a yoga studio that clicked with me. And I swear that’s the best way to explain it….sometimes it just clicks. I’m happy to say that I have found a great studio in Norwalk, CT called Saraswati’s Yoga Joint. While different from my first love in Boston, it’s the perfect place for me to explore the next phase in my yoga practice.

So here are my tips on finding a yoga studio after making a move to a new city:

Ask Your Current Yoga Teachers to Help: One of my teachers in Boston was nice enough to post on her Facebook page and ask about studios in the area I was moving to. Yoga teachers have huge networks and many are connected on social media. She got about 5 responses and Saraswati’s was one of the suggestions!

Take Advantage of Introductory Offers: Almost every yoga studio has an intro offer. I took advantage of this for two different studios. If you’re lucky enough you will find studios with a month unlimited for about a fifth of what they normally charge! This is a great way to try out a few different studios without dishing out hundreds of dollars.

Yelp: I might be a little biased since I am a pretty avid Yelper, but you really can’t go wrong with Yelp. You get real opinions from real people. It gives you a good sense of what the community and culture of the studio is like.

When it comes down to it, it’s really just about giving a few studios a try. Everyone’s preferences vary in terms of what styles they like, type of teachers, etc. These are just some of the ways that I was able to find a studio that just clicked!

And just remember, if you don’t find the perfect fit…..the best thing about yoga is you can do it anywhere!

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